Digital Assets - Dividing the Labor (1,077 words)

This central administration does not mean that workers are disempowered, however. For instance, writers can delete obsolete data and the photo coordinator can get rid of old photos. In VWR's case, with large and infrequent books, the mix precludes easy disposal of entire folders. "Some images (i.e., thermometers) last a long time—five or six years. Other products are more short-lived (i.e., apparel)," says Carroll.